SXSW 2021: Clerk, Not Going Quietly, Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free
A SXSW dispatch on three world premiere documentaries about a director, an activist, and a rock star.
Festivals & Awards
SXSW 2021: The Feast, Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break, Witch Hunt
A dispatch from virtual SXSW on three horror films, from the UK and US.
SXSW 2021: Dear Mr. Brody, The Lost Sons, The Oxy Kingpins
A dispatch from virtual SXSW on three noteworthy documentaries.
SXSW 2021: Islands, See You Then, Ludi
A dispatch from virtual SXSW on three directorial debuts playing the festival.
SXSW 2021: Women is Losers, I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking), The End of Us
A SXSW dispatch on three films competing in the festival’s Narrative Feature Competition.
SXSW 2021: Kid Candidate, Executive Order, Potato Dreams of America
A dispatch from from this year’s virtual fest on three films about community, politics, and cultural identity.
SXSW 2021: 12 Films We Can’t Wait to See
A small peek ahead at the films we’re excited to check out as part of this year’s virtual festival.
Why Representation Won’t Bring Change to the Oscars
On the failures of the Academy this morning to represent the diverse quality of Black cinema in 2020.
David Fincher’s Mank Leads 93rd Oscar Nominees with 10
A look at this year’s historic Oscar nominations.
The World of Cinema from Your Couch: An Overview of Berlinale 2021
A recap of the mostly virtual 2021 Berlin Film Festival.
Five Unforgettable Rising Actresses of 2020
On five female newcomers making waves this awards season.
Women Take Top Prizes at Critics Choice Awards
A report on the Critics Choice Awards with a focus on the female winners.
Mr. Soul! Nominated for Three NAACP Image Awards, Debuts Exclusive Music Video for Show Me Your Soul by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway
An article about Melissa Haizlip’s acclaimed documentary Mr. Soul! being nominated for three NAACP Image Awards and debuting the exclusive music video for “Show Me Your Soul” by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway.
How This Year’s Golden Globes Could Impact Award Season
Here are some observations about how this year’s Golden Globes could impact other voting entities.
Jane Fonda and Norman Lear to Receive Honorary Awards at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on February 28th
An article about Jane Fonda and Norman Lear receiving honorary awards at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, February 28th.
The 2020 Frontrunners for Best Picture
A look at the films most likely to be nominated for Best Picture.
Master Storyteller T. Shawn Taylor to Host Workshop on March 6th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about the upcoming virtual filmmaking workshop hosted by master storyteller T. Shawn Taylor on March 6th as part of the No Malice Film Contest.
Filmmaker Pamela Sherrod Anderson to Host Workshop on February 27th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about the upcoming filmmaking workshop hosted by director Pamela Sherrod Anderson on February 27th as part of the No Malice Film Contest by the Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Foundation.
Oscar-Nominated Documentarian Steve James to Host Workshop on February 20th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about the upcoming virtual workshop hosted by filmmaker Steve James on February 20th as part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Foundation and The Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation’s No Malice Film Contest.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise to Screen February 11th and Director Rita Coburn to Host Workshop on February 13th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about two upcoming virtual events for the No Malice Film Contest: a screening of “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” on February 11th and a workshop with director Rita Coburn on February 13th.
